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Should you have a cat scan or an angiogram?
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Need more info: In what context/disease are you asking about what test to have?
Answered 7/5/2012
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Depends on the ?: It depends on what the clinical question is.
Answered 1/1/2012
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Details: Ct is an noninvasive exam. Angiogram requires needle placement into a blood vessel. Would need to know what is being evaluated and whether a noninvasive exam like a ct would provide all the necessary information. Lots can be gained from noninvasive exams.
Answered 5/17/2016
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